In case you haven’t seen them here’s a summary of he latest places we like and their accessibility: Widely regarded as the best restaurant in Lisbon Belcanto is located in the historic centre, this can only mean there’s a Portuguese Pavement – mosaic marble pebbles found throughout Lisbon; a trip hazard for anyone! They…
We’ve always written about where to stay and where to go in the great outdoors from the point of view of ‘accessibility for all’ and with the ever present threat of total ‘lockdown’ (whatever form that takes – Rule of 6, 3 Tier System……etc.) it seems even more relevant. The last thing you want to…
During lockdown I made a list of places to visit once restrictions were lifted. Now the government have added the Eat Out to Help Out stimulus we thought we should look for participating restaurants that have some accessibility and style. No point wasting your time going somewhere and then not having access: Eat Out To…
Accessibility Championed at Inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards 7th Oct 2019 The inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards were held at The Langham London with the support of charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. Thirteen winners were awarded on the basis of celebrating thoughtful and stylish inclusive design and business practices across the world. This year’s winners included…
We reviewed the original Petersham Nurseries in Richmond where the access was tricky over gravel in a field/nursery so we’re encouraged to hear they opened another in the more accessible Covent Garden. I went with friend of BBS, Sophie Morgan and here’s the review which has meant they’re nominated for a Blue Badge Access Award…
On 7th Oct 2019 we will be presenting the winners of The Blue Badge Access Awards at The Langham in London (tickets available here) and here’s one of the nominees for Best Restaurant: Visited by The Relative Lieutenant Hicce is located within the pedestrianised Coal Drops yard of Kings Cross (which BTW has 3 accessible toilets!).…
Update 2019: Went recently and the on-line booking system mistakenly identified me as not needing a wheelchair bay. Will always double check by phone!! Anyone have same problem?? Contact us. On the plus side Phoebe Waller-Bridge was there and said hello! Everywhere at The Royal Court is accessible but lift to basement restaurant & bar…
On 7th Oct 2019 we will be presenting the winners of The Blue Badge Access Awards at The Langham in London (tickets available here) and here’s one of the nominees for Best Restaurant(s), The Ivy Collection, an upmarket chain of restaurants where all are accessible and have disabled toilets: We Previously reviewed the original Ivy in…
Update Aug 2019: The Globe has been nominated for Blue Badge Access Awards because of this nomination……….. “Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London and its access manager David Bellwood. They provide access across the board as well as accessible performances such as relaxed, captioned, audio described and signed. After losing my sight they gave me back Shakespeare…